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Grassroots to Global: The Mentera Podcast

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Grassroots to Global is a brand-new podcast series from Business News Wales, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Mentera, Wales’ leading independent business development company. Each episode delves into the key challenges and opportunities shaping the Welsh economy, featuring expert insights from the Mentera team and their partners. From supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to learning from global best practices and tackling the ‘brain drain’ from rural communities, Inside Mentera highlights the people, projects, and ideas driving business growth in Wales. With in-depth discussion...

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Beyond Business as Usual: Fueling Growth with Innovation 14.08.2025 49:26

Host Llŷr Roberts, CEO of Mentera, is joined by Stephen Milburn of Nellie Technologies, Mari Arthur of Tetrim Teas and James Harrison-Allen of Still Wild Drinks to discuss what innovation really means to firms in different sectors, what drives innovation and how it can power business growth.

Learning from Others - Wales and the World 13.05.2025 48:08

Host Llyr Roberts, CEO of Mentera, is joined by Dewi Hughes, Head of Animal Health Services at Mentera, Rhodri Morgan, Head of Commercial Development at Mentera, and Ann Ellis, Co-founder and CEO of Mauve Group, to discuss the cross-border collaborations which influence policy, business and community and economic development in Wales.

Sustainable Wales: Innovating for a Greener Future 31.03.2025 47:44

Wales is committed to building a sustainable and resilient future, with innovation at the heart of the transformation. Host Llŷr Roberts is joined by farmer Dai Evershed, Dr Rosie Oretti of Grounds for Good and Non Williams of Mentera to discuss the cutting-edge technologies, collaborative partnerships, and inspiring initiatives that are shaping a greener Wales.